Ravens vs. Bengals Prediction
The Bengals will clinch the AFC North title with a win on Sunday over the Ravens, who will be locked into the sixth seed in the conference with a loss today at 1:00 p.m. ET. Is Cincinnati a good bet to roll as nearly a double-digit home favorite?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
479 Baltimore Ravens (+9.5) at 480 Cincinnati Bengals (-9.5); o/u 39.5
1:00 p.m. ET, Sunday, January 8, 2023
Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH
Ravens vs. Bengals Public Betting Information
Our NFL Public Betting Information page indicates that 52% of public bettors are currently backing the Bengals when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Baltimore Ravens DFS Spin
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports “no one truly knows” if Lamar Jackson (knee) will return for the Wild Card Round. For what it’s worth, Rapsheet’s competitor Adam Schefter reports Jackson has a “strong chance” of finally returning. Of course, Schefter adds Jackson is still dealing with “swelling.” It’s frankly easier to believe Rapsheet’s report. It has been over a month since Jackson has practiced in any capacity. Rapsheet reports “Jackson’s knee hasn’t felt quite right, despite the work he’s put in to try to get it feeling right, so he hasn’t practiced.” If Jackson does finally return, it’s difficult to believe he will look like the Jackson we are used to seeing.
Cincinnati Bengals DFS Spin
The Bengals’ Week 18 game against the Ravens is scheduled for 1:00 PM ET on Sunday. This was always the expectation, though, with the Bengals’ Week 17 game versus Buffalo being postponed, there was some question as to how the league would handle this situation. Both the Ravens and Bengals are still alive in the AFC North title race, so this game will have considerable playoff implications. Also, if the Bengals win, the Chargers, who don’t kick off until the afternoon window, will be locked into the No. 5 seed.
Ravens vs. Bengals Betting Trends
Under is 5-0 in Ravens last 5 games overall
Under is 6-0 in Ravens last 6 vs. AFC North
Under is 4-1 in Bengals last 5 games overall
Under is 6-2 in Bengals last 8 home games
Ravens vs. Bengals Prediction:
The Ravens are just 3-7 against the spread in their last 10 games against the Bengals, are 1-6 against the number in their last seven games versus AFC North opponents and are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games overall. On the other side, the Bengals are 5-0 against the spread in their last five home gams, are 17-4 against the number in their last 21 games coming off a win and are 21-6 at the betting window in their last 27 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous contest.
NFL WEEK 18 PREDICTION: CINCINNATI BENGALS -9.5
